Quantitative genetics in the era of molecular genetics: learning abilities and disabilities as an example.

@article{Haworth2010QuantitativeGI,
title={Quantitative genetics in the era of molecular genetics: learning abilities and disabilities as an example.},
author={Claire M. A. Haworth and Robert Plomin},
journal={Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry},
year={2010},
volume={49 8},
pages={783-93}
}

OBJECTIVE
To consider recent findings from quantitative genetic research in the context of molecular genetic research, especially genome-wide association studies. We focus on findings that go beyond merely estimating heritability. We use learning abilities and disabilities as examples.
METHOD
Recent twin research in the area of learning abilities and disabilities was reviewed.
RESULTS
Three findings from quantitative genetic research stand out for their far-reaching implications for child… CONTINUE READING